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Marlins attempt to achieve rare success vs. Braves

The Miami Marlins will try to reverse a trend when they play host to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night

Miami is just 3-9 against the Braves and New York Mets. Against all other teams, the Marlins are 13-5. In fact, the Marlins have won all six series against teams not named the Braves or Mets

The Braves pounded the Marlins yet again on Tuesday, winning 6-0 to open a three-game series. Atlanta beat reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, knocking him out after five innings

"Anytime you can get him out of the game, like we did, that's huge," Braves manager Brian Snitker said

On Wednesday, the Braves -- who are 4-1 against Miami this year -- will start right-hander Kyle Wright (0-1, 4.